Timorous
adjective
Feeling or showing fear or nervousness.
She is a timid, timorous girl who doesn't like to take risks
Often appears as...
- timid and timorous
- timorous approach
adjective
Feeling or showing fear or nervousness.
She is a timid, timorous girl who doesn't like to take risks
Often appears as...
- timid and timorous
- timorous approach
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'timorous' often implies a lack of courage or confidence, not just fear.
His timorous demeanor at the meeting suggested he was unprepared.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Emotion
'Timorous' can indicate a discreet or gentle fear, not necessarily overwhelming terror.
The kitten's timorous glance at the dog conveyed its subtle unease.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Usage
'Timorous' is more common in literary or descriptive contexts, rather than casual conversation.
The timorous whispers of the forest at night painted a haunting picture.
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Quote examples
Pat Oliphant
Australian Cartoonist
If it were not for the fact that editors have become so timorous in these politically correct times, I would probably have a greater readership than I have.
Quote examples
Pat Oliphant
Australian Cartoonist
If it were not for the fact that editors have become so timorous in these politically correct times, I would probably have a greater readership than I have.
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